Journal of Assistive Technologies: Volume 6 Issue 1
Table of contents
User requirements for an ICT‐based system to provide care, support and information access for older people in the community
Simon Brownsell, Steven Blackburn, Mark HawleyThis paper seeks to identify the user requirements for an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based system to deliver care, support and information services to older…
Touch n' Tag: digital annotation of physical objects with voice tagging
Antti Konttila, Marja Harjumaa, Salla Muuraiskangas, Mikko Jokela, Minna IsomursuThis article aims to explore the possibilities and use of a mobile technology‐supported audio annotation system that can be used for attaching free‐formatted audio annotations to…
A virtual environment for people who are blind – a usability study
Orly Lahav, David Schloerb, Siddarth Kumar, Mandyam SrinivasanThis research is based on the hypothesis that the supply of appropriate perceptual and conceptual information through compensatory sensorial channels may assist people who are…
Steps to independence – supporting every day decision making with computers
Warren Oldreive, Neil Moore, Mary WaightThe purpose of this paper is to introduce the use of computer software as a tool aimed at promoting independence in a range of activities of daily living. This involves enabling…
Using interactive white boards as a tool to motivate and engage student learners with learning difficulties and disabilities
Lloyd MeadInteractive whiteboards (IWB) have become a common tool in education. The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the ways that this tool has been successfully used to engage…
The search for a suitable outcome measure for use in evaluating the outcome of provision of an environmental control system
Phil Palmer, Jill JepsonThe purpose of this paper is to report on the journey, by the Access to Communication and Technology (ACT) Service, towards a suitable measure for use in evaluating the outcome of…
Ethical issues around telecare: the views of people with intellectual disabilities and people with dementia
Jon Perry, Steve BeyerThe purpose of this paper is to ascertain the views of people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) and people with dementia (PWD) on the ethical issues around assistive…
AT Guide: developing a new way to help people with dementia and their carers find information about assistive technology
Nada Savitch, Deborah Brooks, Stephen WeyAtdementia.org.uk is well established as the primary information resource about assistive technology (AT) that is helpful specifically for people with dementia. This paper aims to…
How personalised technology can be used to benefit quality of life for people with learning disabilities who have multiple and complex needs
Suzanne FryThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how personalised technology can be adapted and used as a tool to benefit the quality of life for people with learning disabilities who…